Firesteel Healthcare Center, Mitchell
1120 East 7th Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301 · 2.0 mi
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality2/5
- 125 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Mitchell, SD · CMS Data August 2026
Avera Brady Health and Rehab is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing home in Mitchell, SD. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.4 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 27, 2026, cited 3 health deficiencies.
500 S Ohlman
Mitchell, SD 57301
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.4 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.8 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.9 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 43% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 22% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | April 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 3 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Avera Brady Health and Rehab who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 12% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 7.0% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.8% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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| Certified beds | 84 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 75 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE |
| Chain or affiliated group | AVERA HEALTH (13 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 1991 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and South Dakota's South Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (833-663-9673) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in South Dakota.
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Mitchell nursing homes page.
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